June 18, 2013
Photographer: 10 (Gordon & Arien)
We were married on June 18, 2013 at Mokuaikaua Church in Kona. Gordon and Arien were the photographers and they did an amazing job. My husband, our families, and I are so thrilled with how the pictures turned out. It was a wonderful day and I am very pleased to have such beautiful photos to remember it by. I almost had my wedding in Maui just so Gordon could take the pictures, but when I found out that he was willing to fly over to Kona it was perfect.
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Married June 21, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Videographer(?):10
Flowers(Shari):10
Musician(Louise):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):10
Hair&Make-up(Liz):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
I had to take a moment to say what an AMAZING experience my husband and I had during the planning and ceremony for our wedding! Ian was so great to work with, Liz did an awesome job with my hair and make-up, Tino performed an absolutely beautiful ceremony, and Jayanne made all of my dreams a reality! I could not have asked for a more perfect day or setting for my wedding! I have recommended you guys to several engaged friends!!
Mahalo!!
Kelly and Pete Warholic
Battleboro, NC
Married June 21, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Musician(Kaniala):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):10
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Thank you so much for the incredible job you did on our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect!! I searched the web to find the best coordinators and photographers to trust for my wedding and I'm so glad I chose you. Jayanne was extremely helpful in all of my planning. There wasn't an idea that I had that she couldn't top. She recommended the PERFECT beach, minister, ukulele player and photographer. We truly fell in love with our minister, Laki. We are combining a family with 3 kids and Laki made everyone feel included. He was incredibly special and we will never forget him. Your ukulele player is an awesome musician. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison is a special song between my husband and myself and I secretly asked Jayanne if he could play it while I "walked down the aisle." Jayanne took care of everything and it was a great surprise to my husband. He sounded awesome and did a wonderful job. I can't say enough good things about Jayanne and Branden. Jayanne was literally calling me when our plane touched the ground in Maui to make sure I had everything and knew what I was supposed to do next. She is very organized and sent me followup emails confirming everything we discussed. She literally left no stone unturned. Branden, our photographer, was just incredible! Not only does he have a fun personality to work with, his photography skills are amazing. We never felt rushed and he took his time to make sure every photo was flawless. He had great ideas and went above and beyond all my expectations. By the time we finished our wedding, you guys made us feel like family. Your company has truly perfected the perfect Maui wedding and we sincerely cannot thank you enough.
Just Maui'd 2013
Sherry & Richard Bunn
Green Cove Springs, FL
Married June 16, 2013
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Location (Mana Kai Beach):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Having just moved to Maui, my fiancee and I interviewed a few photographers before meeting Gordon. His relaxed personality made us feel not only comfortable, but confident that we would be in capable hands.
On the day of the wedding his calm voice soothed our nervous ears as he made suggestions of how to be at ease in front of his camera. We couldn't have been more pleased with the results. Our photos made us look natural and authentic as if he just happened upon us walking on the beach with his camera a few moments after the ceremony.
Heidi and Robert Hughes
Kihei, HI
Married April 21, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Location (The Cove):10
Beth and Doug Goumas
Bedford, NH
Married April 15, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Limo(Coastline):10
Hair&Make-up(Regina):10
Location (DT Fleming):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
We can't say enough good things about our wedding experience in Maui! From the beginning, Jayanne was great. We live in Colorado, and started planning our wedding with Jayanne in early fall of 2012. We communicated through email and she was always prompt in answering back and had great information as well as detail about what we could look forward too. Once we got there, everything had already been set up, and there wasn't a glitch anywhere! My hairdresser was great! She did a very nice job with my hair as well as my makeup, and she was very personable. You can't ask for better service than having your hairdresser come to your hotel room. My limo driver was awesome, and my onsite coordinator had everything organized, our minister Rev. Laki, was the best! He was so warm and welcoming and it was as if we had always known him! Branden was the best photographer we could have asked for. He took some of the best pictures and with such clarity! We never felt rushed at anytime and it was an experience we will never forget. Thanks for making our special day stress free, and very memorable. It was just amazing! The beach location and just getting married in Maui is unforgettable. We highly recommend it.
Debbie and Patric Zimmerman
Fort Collins, Colorado
Married April 7, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Flowers:10
Hair&Make-up(?):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We cannot thank you enough for helping make our day so amazing. Our pictures turned out absolutely stunning and were better than we ever dreamed. The whole booking process and DIY planning package was very simple and easy to coordinate. We are 110% happy that we chose A Paradise Dream Wedding to book our wedding through and couldn't have asked for anything more.
Darcie and Benjamin Giesbrecht
Denver, CO
Married April 4, 2013
We had the absolute best wedding day we could have asked for! The ceremony at Gannon's Lower Wedding Knoll was completely gorgeous with all the bright trees, flowers and fantastic ocean view. We were told by many people they have never been to a wedding with such an unreal setting.
From the moment we stepped out of the limo, we knew our photographer, Gordon Nash, was going to be fantastic. He captured so many fabulous shots! I can't wait to have the actual photos in my hands. Makena Cove was the perfect place for our wedding photos, I am so glad we chose that as our destination. We had had nothing but positive feedback on our photos and were even told we have some of the most amazing wedding photos ever seen before :) Gordon also made sure we received the link to our photos within 10 days as promised. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Our Minister was also amazing. We loved how he combined the perfect amount of fun with love and encouraging words. You could tell he sincerely loves what he does. His singing also gave it a special touch and we loved when he blew the conch as it was completely unexpected :)
Shena, our onsite coordinator was fantastic and helpful.
Jessica and Chad Staden
Mannville, AB Canada
Married April ４, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Limo(Coastline):10
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (DT Fleming):10
On-site Coordinator(?):10
Salesperson(booking):10
IAN was incredble to help us capture our special day. He was patient and was helpful for us to decide what kind of pictures we wanted for the wedding. The editing he did with the pictures took our breath away and we are grateful everyday for his skill and talent!
JO was also incredible and patient as we went through the booking and coordinating process- thank you again!!!!
Asley and Douglas Brazell
Buffalo, NY
Married April 1, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):9
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(Brian):9
Flowers(Shari):10
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
We had an amazing day that everyone from A Paradise Dream Wedding helped put together. Jo was with us every step of the way and helped plan a beautiful day. Andrea and Brian out up with all my emails back and forth and in the end produced such beautiful works of art, in Andrea's case: makeup and in Brian's case: video. My flowers were exactly as I wanted, I loved them so much. They stayed nice and smelled lovely all week! Laki was fun to have as our minister. It was so great that we were able to have him do our wedding, considering we needed to change to him just a few weeks before (due to unforeseen circumstances, that Jo was very helpful in fixing for us). The location was amazing, the weather was amazing, we were really lucky that day! Gordon and Ian, AMAZING! When I (bride) was choosing a photographer, I flipped flopped back and forth between Gordon and Ian, and chose Gordon in the end. Come my wedding day and both show up!! I kn ew that Gordon was brining an assistant, but for it to be Ian?! Well, that just made my day that little bit more awesome! We had a great time with them in the condo before hand and then especially on the beach! We cannot say enough good things about these two, and also about the whole team! Thank you to everyone, the pictures are amazing, we'll remember this day always.
Vickie and Erik Sauve
Mtonreal, Quebec
Married March 31, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Richardo) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Hair&Make-up(Liz):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Cannot even say enough good things about this company! Our pictures and video were breathtaking! We were so impressed with the dedication and genuine people who helped us making our wedding day so special! Branden is such a talented photographer and very gracious! Jayanne was amazing with making sure all details were in place! She was so sweet and thoughtful! Liz did my hair and was so talented and so personable, just like a best friend! Brian was our videographer and was able to get our ceremony launched within. 6 hours for our family and friends to view it online. The CD was relieved to us within two days at our hotel! Ricardo was our officiant and was so like able and phenomenal! I do believe that we got such a bargain with this company because they should be charging way more for their time and dedication to make others happy on their wedding day! This was really a stress free experience because they took care of every detail!
Brittanee and Anthony DiSano
Greenwood, IN
Married March 26, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):8
Minister(Richardo) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Flowers(Shari):7
Musician(Kaniala):10
Limo(Barons):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):10
Location (Poolenalena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
The wedding was everything we wanted. It was the perfect wedding at the perfect place.
My wife was so happy.She has tears of joy every time we talk about it!
Cliff and Michelle Johnson
Grants Pass, Oregon
Married March 26, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Ian) :9
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Della):9
Musician(Kaniala):10
Limo(Barons):9
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Frank and I couldn't have been more pleased with our Wedding Day on the beautiful Makena cove. Everything came together perfectly on that special day and I have to say that Jo Thurman was such a huge part in its success. I felt that she really took the time to understand "us" and our wedding vision - which was full of energy, romance and passion. Well, we got everything we wanted and more, thanks to beautiful Maui and thanks to Jo. From the limo to the flowers to the beautiful lanscape. Jo was able to weave all of the wedding details into a momentous occasion that we will never forget. Furthermore, Brian and Ian were exceptional. I don't know what I would have done if we didn't get the video and the Webcast. Our family and friends back on the mainland were so grateful and as a couple, we looked very current and main stream with the Webcast. And, I am getting so many compliments on my wedding photos. I can't wait to make prints and hang them up in our new home. Maui and a Paradise Dream Wedding will always have a special place in our hearts!
Shanynn and Frank Karkowsky
Monroe, NY
Married March 25, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We were lucky enough to have Gordon take our wedding photos ten years ago when we got married in Maui. When we decided to return for our ten year anniversary (with parents and kids in tow), I thought it would be great if we could get some updated photos from Gordon again. We were thrilled that he agreed to meet us at The Cove for a sesson!
Jayanne hooked me up with Andrea who styled our hair and did my makeup. She was timely, courteous and did a beautiful job. Then we met up with Gordon who hasn't changed a bit in ten years! He is still relaxed and such a pleasure to work with. And his work speaks for itself...what an amazing artist! We feel so privileged to have such great family photos on the beach.
Thank you to Jayanne, Andrea and Gordon! Your talents are appreciated. We'll go ahead and plan on seeing you guys in another 10 years!
Karin and Chrisrtian Simpfendorfer
Colorado Springs, CO
Married March 13, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon/Arien) :10
Hair&Make-up(Andrea):8
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We had Jo as our wedding coordinator and she was Fantastic! We communicated mostly through emails and she answered all my many questions.
Kimo was our minister and he did an amazing job with mixing the traditional wedding vows and the Hawaiian traditions.
Gordon and Arien took several beautiful pictures of our ceremony at Makena Cove (beautiful setting). They both do amazing work. Arien also did our sunset photo shoot at South Maluaka Beach. We were nervous how those pictures would turn out due to us being so exhausted and tired but Arien did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend Gordon and Arien for photographers.
They booked Andrea for my hair and make up I gave her an 8/10. She came 1/2 hour early (that gave her 3 hours) to do my hair and make up and I was still late getting out of the hotel. Also, just before leaving the room she got a small amount of red/pink lipstick on the front of my dress. Thankfully it was in a spot that was not so noticeable. My makeup turned out looking okay but I felt I had a ton of it on and tried blending it more on the way to the wedding site.
Once we were at Makena Cove everything went smooth and perfect. Shena was the onsite person and she had all the flowers and leis and was very nice. The flowers and leis were absolutely beautiful and perfect.
Ashley and Josh Zarasvand
Elkhorn, NE
Married March 11, 2013
Coordinator (Miwako):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Flowers(Flower of Maui):10
Hair&Make-up(Emi):10
Location (Poolenalena):10
On-site Coordinator(Miwako):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We had an excellent experience working with Miwako and Branden (photographer). They were both very friendly, professional and welcoming. And we love how the photos turned out! Thank you very much!
Aya and Masato Takagi
San Jose, CA
Married March 5, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Location (The Cove):10
We had great time on Mar 5th, 2013. All the staff including Minister, Branden and Jo are all very professional.
Yu and Allen Tian
San Deigo, CA
Married February 19, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Musician(Kaniala):10
Location (South Maluaka):10
On-site Coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
I did a lot of research online before booking with A Paradise Dream Wedding. After meeting with Jo in person I knew I had met the right person to plan my wedding! She is FANTASTIC!!!
It was so nice having no worries and just showing up and walking down the sand!
Ian was wonderful to work with and captured every moment of the wedding. When we got our pictures back I was beyond impressed!!!
I would definitely recommend having a ukulele player.
Thank you everyone! You made our dream wedding come true!!! :-)
Tammy and Chris Perleberg
Married February 15, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Richardo) :8
Photographer(Branden) :10
Hair&Make-up(??):8 *We were not provided.
Location (Poolenalena):10
On-site Coordinator(??):8 *don’t have one
The photo's were beyond what we were hoping for. Branden was very generous with his time and we were so pleased with our pictures. Jayanne was very helpful and made us feel very comfortable bringing any questions or concerns to her. I don't think I would change anything if we were to do it again...maybe invite more guests!!
Gillian and Travish Duffy
Vancouver, BC
Married February 15, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Shari):10
Musician(Tim):9
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Everything turned out Amazing! I don't think we could have asked for anything better. Planning was very easy and clear with Jayanne, who gave us all the info I needed without trying to push anything on me we didn't. Our Minister was great; funny, maybe a little cheesy,(that suited us just fine) & made sure everything went smoothly, and that the ceremony worked well with the photographers. Our Photographers Gordon and Ian were Incredible and I can't say enough, When we got the Photos back they were even better than we expected, and it's hard choosing our favourites, They really put the time and effort, into making everything just right, and were willing to get the shots we wanted as well as what they thought would work best. Brian did Our Video and it turned out really Great and he completed it so fast, it's really great to have since most of our friends and family were not at the wedding itself. A lot of people wer e able to watch it online before we even got home. The flowers were very nice and the Lei were absolutely beautiful. It was also really great to have an on-site coordinator Sheena who made everything go so smoothly and I wouldn't have had it any other way. I don't think you can go wrong with this company. They know Hawaii Weddings, and I don't think I would change a single thing if I had to do it over again. It truly was our dream wedding!
Erin & Ranjit Takhar
Edmonton, AB
Married January 8, 2013
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Della):8
Hair&Make-up(Liz):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We had our wedding on makena cove and it was amazing!! The minister was awesome, our Photographer captured some great photographs too. It was truly a day to remember for me and my wife! Thank you so much for the great service and hospitality.
Angkhana and Nathan Brink
Military Ship in Japan
January 7, 2013
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Gordon did a family photo session for us at the Makena Cove and it was the BEST experience ever! From the beginning, his team that answered my call and took our booking was fabulous. They even gave us suggestions for nearby beaches and great restaurants during our stay. The actual photo shoot was a blast - it was very low key and easy - and the cove is just magical. The location is tucked away and is a true paradise. My boys had a ball getting their picture taken as the waves were splashing up behind them - so much fun! At the end Gordon had them out in the water wading around - they loved it! I was impressed with how fast we got our photos back, too. Our photo shoot was the day before we left back to go home and I got my photos the day I was back and was able to view them online immediately. Gordon was great and he spent even more time with us than I had expected so we ended up with more shots than I thought we would and they were all phenomenal. So happy with the shots he took of me and my boys! I will do it again when we go back! Thanks, Gordon, you're worth every penny! Hope to see you again in a couple of years!
Tracy Stiba
Houston, TX
Married December 29, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Location (KUKIO BEACH, KONA, Big Island):10
Photography was the most important element in our wedding (after all a large part of having a wedding in Hawaii is the scenery) I wanted great pictures to capture the amazing location as well as great pictures for all those who didn't come to our very intimate ceremony. Branden was our photographer, and he was amazing! He came early, helped get us organized, and got the most for the limited time we had. I wish we had longer and another day, but given the time constraint (2 hours) I was so happy with what we got. He was friendly, helpful and very knowledgable-which was great because I know nothing about photography and was relying on him to choose the shots/poses. He made everyone feel at ease and yet kept everyone moving, to get the most shots possible.But he wasn't so focused/in routine that he wouldn't adapt. We saw sea turtles and he stopped to shoot them and when my husband inquired about a couple of poses he was eager to include them. I was more than pleased with him, and the company as a whole and would happily recommend them to anyone, and would seek them out again in a heartbeat.
Corinda and Daniel Nelson
Wildomar, CA
Married October 17, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Shari):9
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator:10
Salesperson(booking):10
Thank you so much for making this day special for both myself and my parents, who celebrated their 25 anniversary with a wedding vow renewal. I will receommend you to everyone I can think of, who might be in similar situation some time in their life.
Many thanks!
Lone and Gert Smistrup
Denmark
Married October 15, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Suzann):10
Musician(Louise):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):10
Haie&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Suzann):10
Salesperson(booking):10
As I am from UK, I was worried that plans could not go accordingly. Jo Thurman was lovely and jayanne jeffrey was fun to deal with and done lts to support us as we had tricky dead lines de to our staying on a cruise ship and only being on Maui for two days. I was very happy upon arrival to such a beautiful environment where everything went as I had hoped. I must thank my professional photographer who accommodated my every wish and gave me space to think and take it all in. My photos were outstanding making memories forever. We had the most amazing minister. Dennis was so much fun and totally put us at ease immediately. What a great guy I really owe my fondest ceromony moments between my husband and I to him as we just enjoyed it.
Overall, very happy with the service and would say you can trust these guys to assist your vision and get it right :-)
Amy and Adam Gordon
Married October 11, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Ernest) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Musician(Kaniala):10
Haie&Make-up(Jackie):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator:10
Salesperson(booking):10
Heidi and Chris Naylor
Herriman, UT
Married October 11, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):9
Minister(Kimo) :9
Photographer(Branden) :9
Flowers(Janna):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):8
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):9
Salesperson(booking):9
Everyone we dealt with, from start to finish, were awesome! I felt that my perfect wedding was always top priority. The location was magical and the pictures from Brandon captured all the beauty.
Alisha and Todd Stott
Peoria, AZ
Married August 23, 2012
Everything went so well. We are really happy to have you on our special day.
Yun and Ruoyu Shao
Austin, Texas
Married August 20, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Ernest) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Haie&Make-up(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
Our experience with A Paradise Dream Wedding was even better than we had hoped for. Jayanne did a great job coordinating all the details for our wedding. She went above and beyond by giving us helpful advice and recommendations for our stay on the island. She really made it a stress free experience and was a great sport about answering my many many emails and questions. The pictures Branden took were just as beautiful and maybe even more beautiful than what we saw online. It is impossible to pick a favorite. We could tell that Branden was a real professional with lots of experience. He had lots of great ideas for pictures. I have gotten so many compliments on the pictures. Ernest performed a really lovely service.
Paula and Steven Sanchez
Tyler, Texas
Married August 20, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Shari):10
Location (The cove):10
On-site Coordinator:10
Salesperson(booking):10
This was the best wedding service we could have ever hoped for, on the most important day of our lives! Traveling all the way from Texas, we relied on Paradise Dream Wedding to do all the planning and coordinating for us. Jayanne was so helpful with every last detail! She made the entire process so easy! There was absolutely no stress, and every moment was coordinated to perfection.
Our wedding Day photographer, Gordon Nash was just as impressive! He brought out our unique and care-free personalities in every shot. His style allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding, instead of worrying about details.
Our experience with the staff was superb and the location was more than we could have dreamed of. Our wedding was truly a dream wedding! We have stunning pictures and videos to forever remember the love and happiness felt on August 20, 2012 at Makena Cove.
Thank You Paradise Dream Wedding!
~ Mike & Karissa Davis
Karissanand Mike Davis
Dallas, TX
Married August 10, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
Everything was great! My disc of photos took a lot longer to get then expected but it was worth the wait. Thank you so much for everything!
Laura and Jared Dagsen
Ogden, UT
Married July 25, 2012
We were so impressed with everything A Paradise Dream Wedding did for us! Everything about our wedding was so easy and stress-free. Branden did such an amazing job with our photographs and made us feel completely comfortable. The minister was so great! He has an amazing ability to help calm your nerves and really enjoy the moment. There were seventeen of our family and friends with us, and Aron and I felt like we were the only ones on the beach that day. Jo, our coordinator, even helped my mother-in-law set up a dinner the night before the wedding! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much for making such a big day, so wonderful!
Jennifer and Aron Hawley
Brock, Nebraska
Married July 12, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Location (Poolenlena):10
On-site Coordinator(jo):10
We had such a great experience with Photographers Hawaii!! Even though we had a simple wedding and didn't need many services, we still felt that our wedding was just as important as any another. Jo was always so nice in getting back to me about any questions we had from the location to car rental places.She also always returned my emails in a time manner. Ian was a great photographer who took amazing photos! He was laid back and made us feel calm and comfortable. His work speaks for its self. Kimo was a wonderful minister and my family still talks about what a great job he did. The flow of the ceremony was great. His sense of humor was also wonderful. In all we and our family were very pleased with what you guys had to offer. We had never been to Hawaii prior to our wedding and we had 100% confidence that our special day was going to turn out great. We would recommend them to anyone!
Rachelle amd Matthew Nunes
Vancouver, WA
Married June 27, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Janna):10
Musician(Kaniala):10
Limousine(Coastline):10
Hair&Makeup(Andrea):10
Location (Poolenalena):8
On-site Coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We had a wonderful experience with A Paradise Dream wedding! Jo was friendly and quick to respond to any requests and questions we had. Kimo was a great minister, clearly passionate about his work. Gordon and Brandon took some amazing photos and Andrea's hair and makeup work was wonderful.
It was an ideal wedding experience overall. It's hard planning a wedding remotely, over email, and the team at A Paradise Dream Wedding made our dreams a reality despite the distance!
Trevor and Michelle Sullivan
Shrewsbury, MA
Married June 18, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Hair&Makeup(Liz):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator:10
Salesperson:10
Working with Jayanne, Gordon and Ian to make our wedding exactly what we wanted was an absolute pleasure. They were responsive to requests for assistance, attentive to our needs and most importantly friendly, courteous and truly interest in making our wedding day a day to remember forever. The ceremony and pictures were even better than expected. We can't wait to get back to Maui just to say 'hello' to them again!
I have no complaints - absolutely spectacular experience!
Anna and Jonathan Templeman
Maui, Hawaii
Married May 29, 2012
Coordinator (Miwako):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flower(Seiko):10
Location (Kapalua Bay Beach):10
On-site coordinator(Miwako):10
Salesperson:10
Everything was planned and executed very well. This day was absolutely perfect and will forever be etched in both of our memories! Everyone involved was extremely professional and guided us to create a trully awesome wedding memory and video. We are completely satisified with how everything transpired.
Everything was excellent!
Kevin and Mio Johnson
Garner, NC
Married May 16, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :8
Videographer(Brian):8
Musician(Kaniala):8
Hair&Makeup(Regina):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson:10
The pictures turned out wonderful and so did the video, but there was a lot of kissing in both. They asked us to kiss while the witnesses were signing and that was in the video which we showed to about 150 people (it was a little embarrassing). This is one thing I would definately change if I could redo our wedding. Otherwise, everything was awesome and I would definately refer you to other couples wanting to get married in Hawaii!!!
Richard and Amanda Phillips
Snohomish and Woodinville, WA
Married May 12, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Shari):10
Hair&Makeup(Regina):10
Location (Kapalua Bay):10
Salesperson(booking):9
Paradise Dream Weddings completely exceeded my expectations. It was initially a little unnerving to contact someone on the other side of the country to plan such an important event but Jayanne made me feel right at ease. She was so sweet and personal and took care of all of the details so that I would not have to worry about them. I literally just let her know what we wanted and all we had to do was show up!
The hairstylist did such a great job with my hair and flowers. It was better than I could have expected. The curls stayed all day and looked perfect for the wedding.
Our photographer was amazing. He took such beautiful photos and poses and made Rick and I feel so comfortable. His turnaround time was so fast (2 days) and I loved being able to have so many images to choose from.
Our minister was so personable, funny and we were honored to have him perform a Christian/Hawaiian ceremony.
Kapalua Bay was an amazing location. The weather could not have been any better and the beach was so white and the ocean, so blue.
I loved working with Paradise Dream Weddings and we plan to use you again when we renew our vows in a few years.
We miss Maui and cannot wait to go back one day. We already consider it our second home!
Richard and Jean Blalock
Glen Allen, VA
Married May 16, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Videographer:10
Flowers:10
Limousine(Shauffeured):10
Hair&Makeup(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson:8
Kurt and I got married at Makena Cove on 5/16/12 at sunset. It was amazing! We worked with Jo as our coordinator and she was terrific! She helped plan every detail and always got back with us right away each time we had a question or concern. She took a lot of time to answer our questions and made us feel very comfortable with the decision making. We had Pastor Tino (Jr.) and we just loved him! We liked his calm and laid back style and loved the Christian ceremony. We had Ian as our photographer and we fell in love with him, too! He did an amazing job on our photos...we loved them all. He took the time to be creative and listened to the details we wanted caputured. He is so talented! We had Hawaii Video Memories as our videographer, specifically Todd, and again, his work was incredible. We couldn't be happier with our wedding video. We were not going to get the video initially, but decided to and we have no regrets...I would have regreted it had we not decided to get it done. We will always have the memory but to see it and watch it is priceless. We were also able to share with friends and family that could not be in Hawaii with us. I had Asa do the flowers......AMAZING work and so easy to communicate with. I loved, loved, loved my flowers, they were stunning. Andrea did my hair and make up at our condo, she was the best. The first thing people commented on in our photos was the hair and make up! I would highly recommend Andrea to any bride...she truly did a great job and again, really listened to what I wanted. All in all, our experience was a 10! Any concerns or worries we had were handled with ease and confidence. As they say in Maui, "No Worries", and truly, there were no worries. We have already talked about a wedding anniversary down the road and want to visit Maui again and would want all these same people to be involved in a vow renewal ceremony. I would also highly recommend Makena Cove as a location...it is so breathtaking, especially at sunset.
Kurt and Amanda Emery
Muskegn, MI
Married May 16, 201
Coordinator (Jayanne):8
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Flowers(Shari)10
Cake&Toast:9
Hair&Makeup(Andrea):7
Location (Poolenalena):10
We had a lovely wedding. My Hair was just OK - really stiff for the wind we encountered - would have liked something a bit more soft. Make up was good. The pictures were lovely and the location was the best!! Everything was excellent, thanks! Mahalo and see you again.
Brian and Karen Sylte
Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada
Married May 8, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):9
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Hair&Makeup(Andrea):9
Location (The Cove):10
On-site Coordinator:9
Salesperson(booking):10
Doug and Kristen Biel
Carmel, IN
Married April 21, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Location (DT Fleming Beach):10
On-site coordinator:10
Salesperson:10
Excellent Service, Excellent team ! It was a pleasure to work with you all . I will be happy to give references if ever need.
Thank you again for making our special day fantastic
All the best
Raluca and Steve Matte
Vancouver, BC
Married April 7, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(John):10
Flowers(Shari):10
Musician(Louise):10
Cake&Toast:10
Location (Poolenlena):5
On-site Coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
I wish I had choosen the beach where they had white sand.
Ask what kind color of sand do you want your wedding pictures to be taken? White, orange, ..etc. I didn't consider that when i asked the corridinator Jayne to help with the location of the wedding. She was helpful but at the time I was thinking about the color of the sand. I think the color of the sand does make a difference in some photos. But, overall I am glad that I had choosen your company for all my wedding needs. Thank you so much!!!! So much!
Timmy and Sara Do
Katy, Texas
Married March 29, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon/Branden) :10
Flower(Della):10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea):10
Location (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Everyone and Paradise Dream Wedding was amazing. They exceed our every expectation and am thankful for all their hard work. We flew in from Arizona and had to plan everything from out of town. Jo was wonderful, she accomidated my tight schedule and made it all happen. Gordon and Branden were amazing. We got so many different shots it was amazing. Everyone who sees our photos always comments on how beautiful they are. I would absolutely recomments Paradise Dream Wedding.
Lacey and Kerith Wittrock
Yuma, AZ
Married March 23, 2012
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Ian) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Everything was (Excellent)!!!!
Thanks you all so much for giving us the most beautiful and memorable day of our lives! Ian was amazing photographer, he was fun and hilarious! He made us feel so comfortable, outstanding work. Incredible DVD, shot by Brian, beautiful work. Kimo was a great minister,Hawaiian culture very different and unique. Full of fun and joy! Jayanne was professional ,down to earth,great sense of human, very humble and funny! She was so so organized:)The Cove was absolutely gorgeous!!
I would highly recommend A Paradise Dream Wedding to make a dream come true!
Jamillah & John Denton
Memphis,Tn
Married January 10, 2012
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Videographer(Dan):10
Hair & Makeup(Jean):10
Location: (Grand Wailea Beach):10
Onsite coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
When we decided to get married in Maui I was worried about communicating with a coordinater so far away;however, when Jo Thurman called she was wonderful, she was very patient, and answered all my questions. We mainly kept in contact via e-mail due to the time change but she did an excellent job!!! I would highly recommend her and everyone at A Paradise Dream Wedding. Our minister Laki Ka'ahumanu was awesome. He did a great job with the ceremony. We really enjoyed how he included speaking the native Hawaiian language in song and prayer. He sang "Somewhere over the rainbow" on the ukulele it was just beautiful. Our photographer Branden Sequeira did an incredible job and we now have a beautiful way to look back and remember our special day. Also the videographer, Dan, captured the beautiful day and moment for us and we sincerely appreciate his hard work and time he took to edit the video, add music, and other beautiful sce nery from the beautiful island of Maui. Thank you to all that played a part in our once in a lifetime experience. We sincerely thank you.
We had a wonderful experience. If we had to do it all over again we would do it exactly the way we did. Thank you so much for all of your help and for making our wedding day an incredible experience!
Courtney and Dustin Monroe
Clarendon, TX
Married December 12, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Branden) :10
Location: (The Cove):10
Onsite coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
You provided excellent service and made our wedding day a memory we will never forget. Your staff was great and the minister was the best possible. We have already recommended you to several couples.
Jane and Robert Klingelhoets
Placeville, CA
Married December 8, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Musician(Louise):10
Cake&Toast:10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea):10
Location: (Poolenalena):10
Onsite coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Jayanne is amazing. I was really nervous about planning a wedding from so far away. I had never been to Hawaii and totally had to trust her suggestions. I am so glad I did. The beach we were married on was so beautiful, I couldn't have dreamed of anything better. She was always available and helpful. Jayanne arranged to have my makeup done t the ondo. It was so relaxing and she was amazing. I couldn’t believe how beautiful she made me look! Our photographer, Arien, was amazing. He took his time always checking to make sure the picture was perfect. He had great ideas and was so patient.
Kara and Eric Staffen
Barue, Ontario, Canada
Married December 8, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Shari):10
Musician(Kaniala):10
Cake&Toast:10
Limo(Barons):10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Onsite coordinator(Jo):10
Salesperson(booking):10
We have been planning to tie the knot in Maui ever since we both fell in love with the island on our 2009 vacation. Secondly, we wanted to escape the brutal winter in Chicago... Your company has surpassed our expectations. It was the most beautiful and spiritual event we have ever experienced. We had a Hawaiian style wedding with a wonderful Christian minister (Tino). Every single step from booking till the ceremony itself was flawless. We wish we could do it again!!!
Thank so much Jo - you were a great listener and support for us. Arien and Brian -you have created one of a kind wedding memories on pictures and video. Tino- you have made our event even more special by speaking in Hawaiian. Your words during the ceremony have touched not only us but our families and friends who viewed the video later on. Kaniala --- we loved your voice and your music. Andrea- thanks for my make-up and my hair-do. Your assistance with last minute prep work before leaving our hotel room was so crucial. Thanks again.
Monika and Mark Groos
Chicago, IL
Married November 11, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):8
Minister(Cleigton) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Location: (Poolenalena Beach):10
Onsite coordinator(Vanesssa)10
Salesperson(booking):10
Thank you so much for an amazing weeding in our dream location of Hawaii! A wedding can be such a stressful day preparing for that one special moment for memories that will last a lifetime. You guys made the day go by so perfect by coordinating everything for us. All we had to do was show up and everything was ready and prepared better than we could ever imagine. We both decided to not see or talk to each other the day of our weeding, you guys made this happen and fulfilled our wishes by coordinating around or schedules. The photos are absolutely amazing, our friends and family are so amazed at the beautiful images from our special day. We highly recommend you guys to any one wanting to get married in Hawaii! The day will be an amazing memory that we will have for life time! We had a wonderful time.
Danielle and Brandon Garon
Valencia, CA
Married November 11, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Eric) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Location: (DT Fleming):10
Onsite coordinator(Vanessa):10
Salesperson(Jo):10
All of you were GREAT. You made it very easy. I was so happy with everything. Communication throughout from the first day to the big day was SUPER. I will recommend you and your company to everyone I Know -who is planning to marry in the islands. Thanks again and i will never forget you all
Joyce and John Benone
Pinole, CA
Married October 14, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Flowers(Shali):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Kylee abd Brett Dell
Lexington, MI
Married October 11, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Gordon/Arien) :10
Flowers(Della):10
Limo(Barons):10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Onsite coordinator:10
Salesperson(booking):10
What an AMAZING experience. We could not have asked for better photographers!!! In fact, I'd go so far as to say that Gordon and Arien have the most beautiful work anyone has ever seen. My family and friends are truly blown away at how gorgeous the pictures are. My husband and I had extremely high expectations, but both Gordon and Arien EXCEEDED them. Everything through "A Paradise Dream Wedding" was top notch, and simply the best! My only regret is that I did not book hair and makeup through them, but rather I booked it on my own. Big mistake!!! Recommend BOOKING EVERYTHING HERE!!! One stop shop...you won't be disappointed! Hats off again to Gordon and Arien...you gentlemen are artists and truly amazing at what you do!!! Thank you so much...for making our dreams come true! Sincerely, Ross & Nicole
Areas we could improve upon: NOTHING!!! Truly the most amazing experience. Everything exceeded our already high expectations!
Nicole and Ross Gillette
Shelby Township, MI
Married September 28, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Laki) :10
Photographer(Gordon/Ian) :10
Location: (The Cove):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Since before Bret and I got engaged we talked about getting Maui'd ;) With so many different wedding sites to choose from it was a very confusing process since we live in Colorado and neither of us had ever been to Maui, but once I saw the sample photographs on Paradise Dream Wedding's website, it was a no-brainer. Every bit of the planning process from there on out was simple and stress-free. Jo, our coordinator was friendly and helpful. She took care of everything for me with just one call. All we had to do was show up at Makena Cove- which by the way, was AMAZING! Laki, our minister, was fantastic! He was so nice! It was exactly the ceremony we'd dreamed about! Gordon and Ian were awesome! They were so professional. They really put us at ease and made us feel comfortable. Plus they took SO MANY wonderful pictures! I truly could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding! I wouldn't change a thing! :) Thanks to all who gave us the wedding of a lifetime!
Cassandra and Bret Hill
Pueblo West, CO
Married September 24, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Tino) :10
Photographer(Gordon/Arien) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Della):10
Catering/Reception:10
Musician(Tim):10
Cake&Toast:10
Limo(Barons):10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea):10
Location: (North Maluaka):10
Onsite coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
John and I were extremely satisfied with the level of service we received from your company. Throughout the entire process, everyone involved was very attentive to our needs. Jayanne was very patient with the endless e-mails, and kept everything organized. This was definitely the BEST way to have a wedding on Maui! Our wedding day was better than we EVER could have imagined. We would, without any doubt whatsoever, recommend this company to anyone!
Angela and John Kroll
Tacoma, WA
Married September 19, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne):10
Minister(Dennis) :10
Photographer(Arien) :10
Videographer(Brian):10
Flowers(Della):10
Musician(Tim):10
Hair & Makeup(Regina):10
Location: (Sheraton Kaanapali Point):10
Onsite coordinator(Shena):6
We happened upon Paradise Dream Weddings through the photography shown on their website. Little did we know it was so much more! Our wedding was an absolute dream. Jayanne was such a great coordinator; it’s like she knew what I envisioned and made it happen. The flowers were out of this world. Special changes that I suggested were easily accommodated. The decor truly transformed Ka’anapali Point into our own personal “Garden of Eden”. The hair and makeup artist, Regina, was an absolute doll. She had fabulous ideas and did a phenomenal job. The photographer and videographer were great as well. Arien was a creative and talented photographer. Brian, the videographer, was very clear about what was needed from us. Our minister, Dennis, conducted an extraordinary ceremony. Everything went so smoothly once we were in his hands. He turned a traditional ceremony into such a touching experience for everyone.We couldn’t have asked for more!
Nicole and Craig Matheny
New Orleans, LA
Married September 18, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Vance) 10
Photographer (Ian) 10
Flowers(Shally)10
Hair & Makeup(Heather)7
Location: (The Cove)10
I didn't know what to expect when I started the booking process but the moment I spoke to Jayanne, wow!! I am not really sure how anything I type can do Jayanne, Ian or Vance any justice. Incredible, amazing, wonderful, sweet, kind, smart, caring, compassionate, considerate, unbelievable... and the list could go on forever. I can't say enough about Jayanne. I didn't know people like her existed. Everything I wanted and more she was able to put together and I live in Buffalo, New York!!! Vance was so much fun! Really made us feel great! Ian, OH MY GOSH! This man is a genius! I really turn out bad in pictures but he made me look wonderful. His shots are out of this world. I have never met anyone like him. We seriously look at our pictures constantly. All of my friends and family are amazed by this man’s work. He captured the most amazing shots! Everyone is asking who my photographer was!! I am proud to have worked with him a nd hope to again in the future for another event! Jayanne and Ian really made us feel as if we had known them forever! I think we found some wonderful friends on Maui!! If you are considering a wedding on Maui, YOU NEED TO BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY. I am not kidding, really otherwise you will be disapointed! Jayanne is the sweetest person ever! Ian is an incredible person, we felt like we wanted to hang out and chat with him all night! I really could go on forever; I am more than happy with the results! I am amazed at the perfection!!!!! Thank you all so much! If I could give you a 100 or more I would, 10 isn't good enough to express what I think of you! I want to tell everyone who is planning a wedding to book with you guys! Other companies DON'T STAND A CHANCE!!! People probably think this isn't a real testimonial but IT IS, I PROMISE!!!
Claudia and Josh Dzina
Buffalo, NY
Married September 13, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 10
Minister: (Dennis) 10
Photographer (Gordon/Ian) 10
Videographer(Branden):10
Flowers(Della):10
Musician(Tim):10
Limousine(Sean):10
Hair & Makeup(Jean):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Onsite coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
Everyone at a Paradise Dream Wedding were amazing! They were so helpful throughout the whole process. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect! Makena Cove was the perfect location. Jo was amazing! I did not have any stress at all from the beginning of the process to the very end on our perfect wedding day. The pictures were breath taking! My hair and makeup were absolutely perfect! Our minister was great. He made our day very special. We also got the DVD and we watch it very often. The music and the pictures they captured for the DVD are a very great way to look back on our special day. We showed the DVD at our reception when we got back home and everyone said it was like they were there with us. I highly recommend a Paradise Dream Wedding! Thank you all for making our wedding day beyond perfect!
Sam and Megan Yates
Wise, VA
Married September 7, 2011
Coordinator (Jo):10
Minister(Kimo) :10
Photographer(Gordon) :10
Videographer(Dan):10
Flowers(Della):10
Musician(Eric):10
Cake&Toast(MWC):10
Hair & Makeup(Jean):10
Location: (The Cove):10
Onsite coordinator(Shena):10
Salesperson(booking):10
You made our dream wedding come true! The setting was amazing, the pictures were incredible, the video was great, the bouquet was beautiful, and even the cake was delicious!
Jean our hair stylist, put a nervious bride at ease, and did a fabulos job on a hairdo which withstood the late afternoon Maui breeze.
Kimo was fun. Dan was great. Gordon and Ian are a great team.
Jo our co-ordinator was the best! She made the whole event easy and perfect.
Thank You all for making our special day so wonderful.
Chris & Karen Staats
Salem, OR
Married July 8, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Laki) 10
Photographer: (Arien) 10
Flowers(Shari)9
Musician(Tim)8
Hair & Makeup(Regina)10
Location: (Ironwoods)10
Onsite coordinator(Shena)10
Salesperson(booking) 10
It was truly a magical day! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ceremony on the beach. Everything from the photos to the flowers were perfect. Thank you to all of you for making our big day truly special!
Kristen and John Vileta
Arlington Heights, IL
Married June 25, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Cleighton) 10 Everyone loved you!
Photographer: (Ian) 10 we loved the pics!
Videographer(Brian)10 He did a great job!
Hair & Makeup(Regina)10 She did a great job on my hair!
Location (DT Fleming)10
On-site coordinator(Shena)10
Sales Person(Joanne)10
We think everyone did a wonderful job! Everyone was very professional and very nice!
you guys did great!
Carrie and Bret Lipscomb
Springfield, MO
Married June 10, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Laki) 10
Photographer (Branden) 10
Flowers(Shari)10
Catering/Reception(??) 10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)10
Location (DT Fleming)10
On-site coordinator(Shena)10
Sales Person(Joanne)10
Daniel and Myah Santos
Houston, TX
Married June 4, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Laki) 10
Photographer: (Gordon) 10
Flowers(Della)10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)10
Location (KEAWAKAPU BEACH)10
On-site coordinator(Shena)10
Sales Person(Joanne)10
Our pictures are more beautiful than we could have imagined! I would hire Gordon Nash and all of his coworkers a million times over! :-)
Jesse and Eileen Wohlhard
Edmonds, WA
Married May 27, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 9
Minister: (Dennis) 8
Photographer: (Ian) 10
Flowers(Della)10
We have been really happy with our wedding
Everything was well planned and organized
Communication was really fast
Our photographer was really friendly and made us feel really comfortable during the shooting
Marco and Roberta Samorini
Faenza, Ravenna Italy
Married May 07 , 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Dennis) 10
Photographer: (Branden) 10
Flowers(Shari)10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)10
Location: (South Maluaka)10
On-site coordinator(Shena)10
Travel Agent(Joanne)10
Sales Person(Joanne)10
A Paradise Dream Wedding made everything so easy to plan from up here in Alaska! Many thanks to all who contributed to our special day! Everything went perfectly! :)
Stephen and Jessica Grantier
Anchorage, AK
April 30, 2011
Coordinator (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Cleighton) 10
Photographer: (Ian) 10
Videographer(Brian)10
Flowers(Shari)10
Hair & Makeup(Heather)10
Location: (Poolenalena)10
On-site coordinator(Shena)10
Travel Agent(Joanne)10
Sales Person(Jo)10
Everything was absolutely perfect! It was such a relaxing day and it was so easy to just have fun. We loved every minute of it! Thank you!
Matthew and Megan Nolan
San Antonio, TX
Married April 21, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 10
Minister: (Vance) 10
Photographer: (Arien) 10
Videographer(Brian)10
Flowers(Della)10
Cake & Toast(MWC)10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)10
Location: (The Cove)10
Onsite coordinator(Shena)10
One word to describe you guys - AMAZING!!!
We married bright and early on a Thursday April 21, 2011. The day could not have been more relaxed and beautiful.
Upon entering the ceremony site at Makena Cove, our breath was taken away. The sound of the waves crashing against the lava shore, the smell and feel of the morning air and that moment of knowing that we were marrying the one for us, could not have started our day any better. APDW made this happen!
To this day we still talk about how easy and stress free our wedding was. Jo THURMAN, our coordinator, was truly the best! Her attention to detail made our wedding dreams come true. She was very quick at responding to our multiple e-mails and on the wedding day nothing was missed!
A great photographer was on the top of our list for wedding must haves. Our photographer Arien SHERMAN did not disappoint. He blew us out of the water with his work. We knew from the looking at his previous weddings he was going to be great, but we never thought our pictures would turn out as amazing as they did. Arien managed to capture a perfect picture of every little detail that was important to us.
Della Peacock was our florist. Her talent is beyond amazing! The flowers were so fresh, it was as if she picked them that morning. She definitely surpassed my highest expectations!
Vance Rosete was our minister. We were so glad we had chosen him to marry us. His kind words and easy going personality made the ceremony that much better.
Brian from YourWebcast was our videographer. He captured every detail without us even knowing that he was there. We also loved that family and friends who could not make it were able to watch the video online only a few hours after the ceremony.
Maui Wedding Cakes made our cake. The cake was flawless, beautiful and delicious!
Andrea Duarte was my hair/make up/nail stylist She was incredible! Andrea went above and beyond! She was able to take my vision and create the hair and make-up I wanted. She was also hilarious and so easy to talk to. It was as if you knew her for years!
Overall I would definitely recommend APDW to anyone getting married on Maui. They do not disappoint. I cannot think of one bad thing to say :)
Nicole and Milan Zdimal
Saskatchewan, Canada
Married April 19, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 10
Minister: (Kimo) 10
Photographer (Ian) 10
Videographer(Brian)10
Flowers(Della)10
Catering/Reception(Tiffany)10
Musician:(Geoff)10
Cake & Toast(MWC)10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)10
Location: (Olowalu Plantation House)10
Onsite coordinator(Jo)10
Our wedding was everything we wanted it to be, and more! The house at Olowalu was amazing, and we even had whales jumping in the background the entire day! Priceless!There could not have been a better background for our pictures.
Jo our co-ordinator was brilliant, she remembered so many things I would have forgotten about and helped us down to the last second before the ceremony, and after too. We can not thank her enough. We had Ian as our photographer and the photos are amazing, and he was so great and easy to work with, really funny and had great ideas and we love how the photos have come out, we cant wait to get some printed out into frames. Our videographer and assistant were also great, we are so glad we paid the extra to get an edited video of the day, it was well worth it and it was delivered so fast we could watch it whilst we were still in Maui! Kimo our minister was also great, a really nice funny guy who was perfect for us.
Andrea did my hair, and I was more than pleased, it has never looked so good, she did exactly what I wanted but even better! I would recommend her to anyone.
Tiffany who did the catering was so good, all of our guests could not stop talking about the food for days afterwards and some even got the coconut shrimp recipe off her to make at home!
We have had several guests mention that they found our wedding to be a really fun day, and said they had only seen ones like that in movies before! And when your guests have come half way around the world for your wedding it is really important they have a good time too, so that worked definitely worked out!
So I would recommend using A Paradise Dream Wedding to anyone getting married in Maui!
Andrew and Claire Jones
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Married April 14, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 8
Minister (Kimo) 10
Photographer (Branden) 10
Flowers(Della)8
Musician(Eric)9
Limo(Carey)10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea) 10
Location (Kapalua Bay Beach)10
Onsite Coordinator(Shena)10
Sales Person(Joanne) 10
I was a stress-free bride thanks to APDW and their services! My hair and make-up were perfect for me and the photos are stunning! Our day was perfect! Jo suggested we used Son'z for our wedding dinner. All of our guests agreed, that was one of the best meals and service any of us have ever had! The knowledge APDW's staff has of the island was so extremely helpful...I couldn't have planned our wedding without them.
Kristin and Matthew Lengle
Fairfax, VA
Married April 14, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 10
Minister (Tino) 10
Photographer (Arien) 10
Flowers(Janna)10
Hair & Makeup(Regina) 7
Location (North Maluaka)10
Travel Agent (Joanne) 10
We really appreciate your professionalism and recommendations. Our day was amazing! We could have never imagined it would be as beautiful as it was!!
Elizabeth and David Alder
Lincoln, Nebraska
Married April 11, 2011
Coordinator(Jayanne) 10
Minister(Kimo) 10
Photographer(Gordon/Ian) 10
Flowers(Shari) 10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea) 10
Location(The Cove) 10
Jayanne was excellent. She responded to all of our questions in a timely manner and was sooo helpful in planning our wedding.
Kimo was great! He really made us feel comfortable and eased our nerves. He made the ceremony fun and entertaining for our friends and family.
Gordon and Ian did a fantastic job with our pictures. This was the initial reason why we decided to have a wedding in Hawaii (because of the pictures on the website) and we couldn't be happier.
My flowers were stunning! They looked just like the picture.
Andrea did such a good job with my hair and makeup. I was nervous since she didn't know what I looked like prior or anything about the texture of my hair but she did a GREAT job. I got a lot of compliments.
The Makena Cove is soo beautiful. We knew right away when we started looking at everyone's pictures that was where we wanted to get married. I was surprised to see that people were on the beach but they were polite enough to try and stay out of the pictures as best as possible.
A Paradise Dream Wedding is exactly like its title. We wouldn't have changed a single thing about our special day. We were so happy with your services and would recommend everyone to use A Paradise Dream Wedding if they are getting married in Hawaii.
Kyle and Heidi Dimitris
Fort Myers, Florida
Married April 07, 2011
Coordinator (Jo) 9
Minister: (Kimo) 10
Photographer: (Gordon) 9
Videographer(Brian)9
Musician(Tervin)10
Flowers(Della)9
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)9
Location: (South Maluaka)9
Onsite coordinator(Shena)9
Salesperson(Joanne)9
We were very happy with everything! It seemed almost too simple when planning the wedding - we always thought there should be more we could do! Thanks again for a wonderful experience - our wedding party told us that it was the best wedding and that all future weddings will have to be measured against ours!!
Randi and Mark Galenzoski
Medicine Hat Alberta, Canada
Married March 21, 2011
Coordinator(Jayanne) 10
Minister(Vance): 11
Photographer(Arien): 10
Flowers(Suzan): 10
Musician(Ginny): 10
Hair & Makeup(Andrea): 10
Location(Gannon’s): 10
On-Site Coordinator(Shena): 9.5
Our wedding day was a nearly seamless, wonderful day! The only snafu was that I put the marriage license in the wrong bag and it was still at the hotel. Minister Vance saved the day by meeting up with us later in the day to sign the license and make it official. A lot of our friends and family who watched the ceremony from home commented that they liked Vance a lot and that he was entertaining them before the ceremony started.
Jayanne is really sweet and always addressed every one of my questions. All of the arrangements she made for me were exactly as we discussed. Arien is extremely professional and excellent at getting beautiful shots. We were thrilled that our photos were already uploaded to an online album when we got home from Hawaii. Our friends and family continue to comment on how fantastic the photos are. The flowers were gorgeous. Beautiful beyond what I had envisioned. The hair and makeup were awesome. She did my hair even better than the trial that I did at home ahead of our trip. She did a great job of making me look my most pretty without making me look not like myself. She also helped me get situated in the car with my dress. She was well worth the cost. Gannon's Restaurant did a great job. The location we ate at was really tranquil near the water fall and the food and service were great.
A Paradise Dream Wedding has wedding coordinating figured out! The photography is a cut above most wedding photography which was what led me to choose them in the first place. The gorgeous portfolio set the bar high and we were not disappointed!
Erin Ringer and Matt Regan
Lebanon, NJ
Married March 19,2011 
Coordinator: (Jayanne) 7
Minister: (Laki) 10
Photographer: (Ian) 9
Flowers(Della)10
Musician(Tarvin)9
Hair & Makeup(Andrea)7
Location: (Gannon’s)10
Onsite coordinator(Shena)8
Salesperson: (booking) 9
Minister (Laki)- Our wedding was so memorable due to the presence of Laki. His lighthearted approach to our Wedding ceremony was so much fun, and turned a special day into something that was unforgettable, not only for my husband and I, but all our guests, too! Laki was definately the BEST part of our wedding planning experience!
Photographer (Ian)- Our photos are gorgeous! Ian took many wonderful shots and made sure we were comfortable during the shoot.
Jayanne- Jayanne had lots of great suggestions and ideas that we ending up incorporating into our special day. Although everything turned out perfectly, it was sometimes difficult to get responses from Jayanne. Early on we were willing to be patient considering that there were many weddings and other brides that were taking priority because their special days were approaching. However, when our wedding was less than 2 weeks away, we were still having difficulty getting timely responses back. Everything was eventually delt with and our questions were answered, therefore I still give Jayanne an 7, but I see some room for improvement. When you're planning such a special day remotely, it can be frustrating when it feels like your needs/questions aren't a priority.
Jennifer and Tam Nguyen
Tustin, CA
Married March 04, 2011
Coordinator: (Jayanne) 10
Minister: (Dennis) 10
Photographer (Ian) 10
Flowers(Shari)10
Hair & Makeup(Cherie)10
Location: (poolenalena)10
Onsite coordinator(Shena)10
We were very impressed with the services we received from A Paradise Dream Wedding. They took care of everything leading up to the wedding so we didn't feel stressed about anything.
The week of the wedding we found out that the weather forecast for our special day was rainstorm. Jayanne was more than helpful in finding a backup site in case it did rain. They also offered us the possibility of having our ceremony and/or the couple photos taken another day. We can't emphasize enough how flexible Ian and Jayanne were.
Fortunately the downpour didn't start until the evening and our wedding was in the morning, so it all worked out fine. However, we felt like we were in good hands, so had it rained we were confident that everything would have been taken care of. This allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves.
Before the ceremony, Cherie Sequeira (Maya's hair and makeup artist) got up at an obscene hour to get to our hotel in time to do Maya's hair and makeup. She exceeded all expectations. Maya's hair and makeup looked amazing and stayed in place from the morning ceremony to the evening reception, which went on until passed midnight.
Our on-site coordinator (Shena) made sure that everything went smoothly on the big day. The officiant (Dennis) performed a very relaxed and friendly non-religious Hawaiian ceremony, just like we wanted.
Our photographer, Ian Shepherd, was very friendly and professional. He made us feel relaxed and comfortable during the photo shoot, and consulted us regarding our preference in the type of photos and the setting. He wanted to make sure we went home with photos we were
happy with. The photos looked beautiful, we were very impressed.
Everyone we dealt with at A Paradise Dream Wedding made the whole event very easy and stress free. We are very happy with them and would definitely recommend their services to anyone!
Paul & Maya Ivorra
Vancouver, BC (Canada)
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Coordinator: (Jayanne) 10 Having said that, however, the overall experience was FANTASTIC. Getting married on the shores of South Maluaka beach was an incredibly memorable moment and I for one, am glad that we chose to tie the knot in Maui. Our photographer and videographer were both cheery and professional, though we would have liked to have received the photos a bit sooner, it is understandable with the workload that Eric has to deal with. It was a breath taking experience we will both remember for a lifetime. Thank you very much for helping us achieve such precious moments to start our life together! |
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Rachel & Michel Paez |
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Married September 16, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 8 |
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My husband and I located your website on the internet while attempting to decided where to get married. We knew we wanted to get married on the beach but wern't exactly sure quite where. We were a bit skeptical at first since we were going so far away to be married and we wanted our wedding day to be nothing less than perfect. However, from our first interaction on the phone with your staff, we were immediately put at ease. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better setting, minister, videographer, photographer or better weather. That day will stick in our minds for the rest of our lives. A special thank you to Brenden, our photographer. Our pictures were absolutely breathtaking. They far exceeded even our expectations. When we have shared our pictures with our family and friends, they cannot believe what a beautiful place we were married. Almost everyone has commented, the background looks so beautiful that it almost looks fake. I think some of them are even just a bit jealous. Thanks to everyone who played a role in making our special day simply magical. |
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Jodi & Robert Dunn II |
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Married September 7, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (JO) 9 Everything was perfect. We were so relaxed and enjoyed the day a lot. My in room hair and make-up was worth every penny we paid for it. Gordon and Ian were very nice and did an amazing job on our photos. I couldn't have asked for a better service or photographers and minister. We did a non-religous/traditional Hawaiian service and Kimo did a wonderful job. The ceremony was beautiful and very meaningful. We loved everything!! Thank you so much for making our special day more special.
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Amy & Steven Johansen |
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Married September 3, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jayanne) 9 This was a great experience for my husband and I. We would recommend this company to anyone. We wanted a simple wedding and didnt want to deal with hectic details; everything was perfect and we wouldnt change a thing. |
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Jenna & Bj Morgan |
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Married July 27, 2010 |
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The process was very easy. Felt very comfortable with everyone involved. The minister (Laki) was fabulous, very funny. The setting was perfect. That everything was done for us with only a small amount of decision making was great for us. The ease of applying for a marriage license was surprising, and the fact that the appointment was made for us and directions given was good. Very good experience, THANK YOU. |
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Sandi & Brian Rundio |
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Married July 10, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jayanne) 9 |
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Our wedding was absolutely wonderful. Your coordination services made it so easy to plan and everyone was so professional. My husband and I were able to plan our whole wedding remotely without having to travel to Hawaii to make any major decisions. I was nervous to pick a coordinator I hadn't met...so many websites offer so called wedding packages. Some looked good but others seemed shady. I'm so glad we went with you guys. Our wedding was just as we had imagined. Thanks again!
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Nicole & Greg Pajer |
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Married July 7, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 10 |
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Robert and I had a fantastic wedding day. The travel arrangements and wedding planning were super simple with the help of your staff. I never felt stressed or worried about a thing. Everything was perfect. Thanks for making it a stress-free and enjoyable experience. I recommend it to every couple I come across who has recently been engaged. |
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Carrie & Robert |
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Married July 6, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 10 |
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The entire experience was fantastic. The coordinator lined everything up and made it easy, even accommodating a change in wedding date. Then we had a fun and relaxed experience with the hair and make-up - just what was needed on the wedding day. Then, we were blown away by Tito's moving officiating at the actual ceremony. Arien then took some out of this world photos to capture the moment. We were both very pleased with our expectations exceeded on all counts. Thank you. |
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Anela & Dan Mihaescu |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 8 |
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Branden did such a wonderful job on our photographs! He really captured the excitment and happiness of our wedding. Our minister Vance Rosete did a phenomenal job. Overall the wedding was a dream come true, and everything and more I could have ever imagined. Paradise wedding made the planning so easy and our wedding very enjoyable. Thank you so much!!! |
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Jerica & Alex |
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Married June 7, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jayanne) 9 |
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Brenna & Douglas Ergish |
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Married May 7, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jayanne) 10 |
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Both Doug and I could not have dreamed of a wedding more romantic, more relaxing and more indescribably beautiful than what we shared with APDW. From the moment we started planning, Jayanne, was very patient with us. She gave us her honest opinions and immediate feedback. Jayanne was very easy to work with. We believe that her expertise is rooted from her true and genuine love for making others' dreams come true. Before our big day, Doug and I, went to take a peek at our wedding site. I had instant tears. Not only does, Makena Beach & Golf Resort have a fabulous staff, who are so kind-hearted and courteous...they also have the most breathtaking garden and waterfall. The day of our wedding, I was a wreck. I come from a long line of perfectionists...so, even though I knew everything was well taken care of for the day, my nerves still seemed to get the best of me. My hair and make up stylist was so fabulous and gracious. Even though, I had had multiple trials done, the day of our wedding, my hair just didn't want to work. I became very emotional. My hair stylist not only calmed me down, but took out my hair and re-did it...only minutes away from us having to leave (now if that isn't a love for making others happy, I don't know what is). She topped everything off with her excellent make up skills. Upon arrival, we (my dad, sister and I) were greeted by our photographer (Eric) and our on-site coordinator. They helped us to relax a lot! Pastor Laki performed our marriage ceremony. It was very serious, but so fun at the same time! Not having ever met him, he seemed so personable and delightful--and yes, as we were told, we really did just want to pack him up and take him home with us after the wedding! Throughout the day, our photographer, Eric, was so energetic and creative. We are extremely happy with our pictures - they are truly remarkable. We are so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to share our day with APDW. Both Doug and I, as well as many of our family members, plan on visiting Maui numerously in the upcoming years. We would not hesitate to recommend APDW to anyone! Thank you to every member on staff at APDW - you all have so much love in your hearts and will always have a special place in our hearts for making the day we became husband and wife so extraordinary. |
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Sabrina & Doug Fentie |
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Married May 12, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 8 |
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We really like the pictures, but when choosing a photographer we had underlined that we preferred rather spontaneous photos (not so much posing), therefore waiting for the perfect wave in the background did not exactly interest us, as well as incredible amount of "kiss" scenes. The Minister was wonderful and everything else went perfectly!
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Ausra Francesco |
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Married February 10, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 10 |
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I could probably go on for hours regarding the wonderful service we received from A Paradise Dream Wedding, but I think you would cut me off after about 1/2 hour. :) When I stumbled upon your website searching for a wedding coordinator, your photos simply drew me in. I kept coming back to the site wondering, “Can they really be this good?” I scoured through your testimonials & found three couples from IL who previously used your service and turned into a stalker; Googled them, and called them to get a first-hand testimony of your services. Two of the three brides called me that same night with glowing reviews. That’s when I knew, APDW was the way to go. From the very first contact, the top-notch service never ended! Jo Thurman answered every question I threw her way, offered suggestions, and were most helpful in making our special day a wonderful experience! Jo connected us with Rebekah to coordinate activities for us and our family travelling with us, as well as Carol at the Four Seasons where we decided to hold our reception dinner thanks to her courteous, friendly and service-driven attitude. Both Rebekah and Carol were professionals of the highest caliber!! I’ve already recommended them both to friends travelling to Maui. If I could give them a 12, I would! Jo also coordinated for Andrea to come to our resort to do my hair & make-up. Andrea was simply a joy to work with. She truly helped me feel like a princess on our special day. I am at a loss for words when it comes to Rev. Al Terry. He has a wonderful aura about him that immediately made us feel “at home” with him. We knew in that instant that we’d made a GREAT choice in having him officiate our ceremony. THANK YOU! Dan, our videographer was wonderful to work with. We cannot wait to see the DVD. Given the level of service in all the other areas, we’re sure it will be worth the wait! Lastly, we cannot stop glowing over our BEAUTIFUL pictures. The very thing that drew us to APDW in the first place was on target! Gordon Nash and Ian Shepherd did a FANTASTIC job with our pictures. It’s impossible to pick a favorite... or even ten favorites! Thank you both for such beautiful pictures of our wedding. The few (OK, over one hundred) that were posted to your Smug Mug gallery are only a peek into the full collection you ultimately sent us. We wish they were all posted so everyone could see and enjoy your work. You do an amazing job capturing the moment. Your photo-journalistic quality caught those unaware and non-posed moments in such a way that I just cannot stop smiling! We would love nothing more than to once again visit your beautiful paradise and have an anniversary photo shoot with you. Thank you for these incredible images that bring us right back to the happy moment when we joined hands and joined our lives. Thank you to each and every one of you who played an integral part in our wedding.. "Thank you" just doesn’t seem like enough! Mahalo nui loa!!! |
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Gracie & Tony Inacay |
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Married January 5, 2010 |
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Coordinator: (Jo) 9 |
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Jackie & Hunter Prislovsky |
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